NJ Top News for Tuesday

Here are the top New Jersey news stories for Tuesday:

⬛ Murphy finally lifts some COVID and vax requirements in NJ
Gov. Phil Murphy has lifted some vaccine and testing requirements in NJ, but allows general state of emergency to remain in effect

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⬛ After in-school suicide of NJ girl, mom pleas for answers
In February, 11-year-old Felicia LoAlbo-Melendez died after being found unresponsive at her Mount Holly middle school. Her mother says her daughter had been bullied — and she's struggling to get answers.

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⬛ Newborn surrenders under NJ's Safe Haven law climb
In the first three months of this year, four New Jersey newborns have been surrendered.

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⬛ NJ bill: Auto dealers must offer to clear personal info from car
A dealer who doesn't do this could be fined $500 for a first offense, and $1,000 for any subsequent offense.

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⬛ NJ cheer coach mom charged with tampering in sex assault case
Angela Ryker is charged with witness tampering after her son Jonathan Ryker, a cheer coach at Rockstar Cheer in Southampton, was charged with sexual assault.

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